GRE Word List
AVOCATION
a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
The meaning of the word avocation is a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| austere | stern and cold in appearance or manner |
| apiarist | beekeeper |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| parallelism | the quality or state of being parallel |
| impudence | the quality or state of being impudent |
| recreant | crying for mercy : cowardly |
| alluvial | relating to, composed of, or found in alluvium |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| firebrand | a piece of burning wood |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |